BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION
AI Summary
BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $38.2M in total grants paid across 1,660 grantees in 2021. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION EXISTS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO BE MEANINGFUL, EFFECTIVE, AND ENGAGED PHILANTHROPISTS.
Cause Areas
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Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS & ITS CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS AND BRANCHES
WASHINGTON, DC
$3.5M
4%
SECOND HARVEST OF SILICON VALLEY
San Jose, CA
$2.4M
2%
THE FOUNDATION THE WORLD INC
Davie, FL
$1.9M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
1.7K
Median 1st year grant
$7.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 2.5K grantees
- 5 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION?
No. BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION give?
BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $7,183. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2021, BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION awarded about 1,690 grants, totaling nearly $38.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2,480 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS & ITS CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS AND BRANCHES, SECOND HARVEST OF SILICON VALLEY, and THE FOUNDATION THE WORLD INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION?
BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.